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Students within Environmental Policy Studies, Environmental Science, and STS majors can focus on the role of the earth and social sciences in the development, implementation and evaluation of environmental policy. Students have a well-rounded background in science as it relates to the environment. Those interested in policy can pursue careers such as Public Outreach Specialist for environmental organizations, Environmental Journalist, Environmental Program Administrator, and Conservation Associate. For students more focused within science, fields can include climate change, clean energy, air quality, marine science, and water quality management.

Green careers can be found within each of these job titles:

Air Quality Scientist

Grant Writer and Fundraiser for Environmental Causes

Campaign Coordinator

Hydrologist

Clean Energy Coordinator

Marine Scientist

Climate Change Analyst

Naturalist

Communications Specialist

Non-Profit Director

Community Affairs Manager

Outdoor Recreation Instructor

Conservation/Environmental Associate

Policy Specialist

Ecology Educator

Project Planner/Coordinator

Energy Policy Research Associate

Public Land Manager

Environmental Consultant

Public Outreach Specialist

Environmental Economist

Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Environmental Impact Assessment Preparer

Renewable Development Coordinator

Environmental Journalist

River Ecologist

Environmental Lawyer

Site Remediation Professional

Environmental Program Administrator

Sustainable Development Analyst

Environmental Scientist

Waste Manager

Fish and Wildlife Manager

Water Quality Manager

GHG (Greenhouse Gas) Manager

Wetlands Policy Specialist

Government Relations Specialist

Wetlands Scientist

Green jobs can be found within the following industries:

Advocacy, Grant making, and Civic Organizations

Solid Waste Management Facilities

Building and Construction Companies

Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing

Land Conservation Facilities

Environmental Protection Agency

Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Federal and State Government

Environmental Education Centers

Transportation Services

Air Quality Management Facilities

Utilities

Recycling Centers

Water Conservation Facilities

Research Institutes

Water Quality Management

Environmental Non-Profit Organizations

Communication Companies

Green Internet Resources:

Environmental Studies Program From the College of St. Benedict at St. John’s University, this link provides a starting point to a list of environmental agencies and organizations.

Eco Jobs Lists many environmental jobs and provides advocacy news and other resources.